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John Richardes 1510–1566

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 6 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 6 trees
Death year and location consistent across 6 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

6 researchers on YourRoots have John Richardes in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 6 independent trees

Born 15 Oct 1510 · Benenden, Kent, , England
Died 15 May 1566 · Tenterden, Kent, , England
Father Richard Tylden
Mother Joan Leigh
Spouse Margaret Watton (1515–1585)
Children Jane Godophin

Researchers connected through John Richardes 1510–1566

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1510, John Richardes entered the world in Benenden, Kent, England, born to richard tylden and joan leigh. John Richardes married margaret watton, and had children including jane godophin. John Richardes passed away in 1566 in Tenterden, Kent, England.

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Life Timeline

1510
Birth of John Richardes in Benenden, Kent, England
Birth
1540
John Richardes was married in Benenden, Kent, England
Marriage
1566
Death of John Richardes in Tenterden, Kent, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Richardes

This ancestor line traces from Benenden, Kent, England (1475) to Benenden, Kent, , England (1510) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Richardes (1510–1566) was born in Benenden, Kent, , England and died in Tenterden, Kent, , England. 6 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 6 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Richardes's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Richardes PTP
1510–1566
Benenden, Kent, , England
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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John Richardes's Descendants

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John Richardes PTP 1510–1566 m. Margaret Watton PTP 1515–1585